This is great.
With all the Idols (except Cook) and the also-rans on stage, Seacrest invites Simon up to speak.
Simon: I didn't think I would be this emotional. The show will go on, it will be different. People wonder who will replace me as judge. The truth is all of you are the judges of this show and you've done a fantastic job.
Paula hugs him and Simon has a one-armed hug with Seacrest.